Sir James Hopwood Jeans (1877-1946), Mathematician, astronomer and theoretical physicist
Sitter in 18 portraits
Mathematician and astrophysicist; taught at Princeton (1905-9) and Cambridge (1904-12); among many theories he developed were those concerning the dynamics of gases and the idea that matter is constantly being formed in the universe; published numerous popularisations of science and philosophy.
Sir James Hopwood Jeans; Susanne ('Susi') (née Hock), Lady Jeans with their son
by Bassano
vintage print, 16 November 1936
NPG x85487
Sir James Hopwood Jeans; Susanne ('Susi') (née Hock), Lady Jeans with their son
by Bassano
whole-plate film negative, 16 November 1936
NPG x152436
by Bassano
whole-plate film negative, 16 November 1936
NPG x152438
by Bassano
whole-plate film negative, 16 November 1936
NPG x152439
by Bassano
whole-plate film negative, 16 November 1936
NPG x152440
by Bassano
whole-plate film negative, 16 November 1936
NPG x152441
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